Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, & Spinning Classes for All Skill Levels
Black Sheep is proud to offer a variety of classes in knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving from experts. It's a great way to learn something new or expand your skills. We offer classes that cater to fiber artists of all skill levels, so bring your friends and make it an exciting event.
When viewing our classes listings, please make note of the descriptions below regarding skill levels. We want to offer you the best possible learning experience based on your particular skill level.
Beginner – You are looking to learn basic skills through a private or introductory class. You can call us at 410-628-9276 to schedule beginning knitting, crocheting, weaving or spinning classes.
Advanced Beginner - You have already taken a private or introductory class or have basic skills, such as knowing how to knit and purl (for knitting classes) or chain and single crochet (for crochet classes).
Intermediate – You have the basic skills listed above and are familiar with increasing/decreasing and working in the round.
Advanced – These classes feature advanced techniques for students who have already completed several projects.
When viewing our classes listings, please make note of the descriptions below regarding skill levels. We want to offer you the best possible learning experience based on your particular skill level.
Beginner – You are looking to learn basic skills through a private or introductory class. You can call us at 410-628-9276 to schedule beginning knitting, crocheting, weaving or spinning classes.
Advanced Beginner - You have already taken a private or introductory class or have basic skills, such as knowing how to knit and purl (for knitting classes) or chain and single crochet (for crochet classes).
Intermediate – You have the basic skills listed above and are familiar with increasing/decreasing and working in the round.
Advanced – These classes feature advanced techniques for students who have already completed several projects.
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Classes/Events
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Sep 19, 2026 01:00 pm
- Sep 19, 2026 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Sep 19, 2026 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Crochet This Adorable Pumpkin! (Advanced Beginner)
- Sep 20, 2026 10:00 am
- Sep 20, 2026 10:00 am
Crochet This Adorable Pumpkin! (Advanced Beginner) - Sep 20, 2026 10:00 am
These adorable crocheted mini pumpkins are not just a charming addition to your Thanksgiving decor; they may become your new addiction! Once you start making these cute little gourds, you might just find yourself unable to stop at just one. Great for decorating and gifting. So, grab your hooks and yarn and whip up a whole pumpkin patch of your own! Students must know how to crochet.
Cost: $ 50.00
These adorable crocheted mini pumpkins are not just a charming addition to your Thanksgiving decor; they may become your new addiction! Once you start making these cute little gourds, you might just find yourself unable to stop at just one. Great for decorating and gifting. So, grab your hooks and yarn and whip up a whole pumpkin patch of your own! Students must know how to crochet.
Cost: $ 50.00
Intro to Rigid Heddle
- Sep 20, 2026 01:00 pm
- Sep 20, 2026 01:00 pm
Intro to Rigid Heddle - Sep 20, 2026 01:00 pm
This 2-part class will teach you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. This loom is a very basic, lightweight portable loom. Cost of the class includes use of the loom for the week.
Cost: $ 100.00
This 2-part class will teach you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. This loom is a very basic, lightweight portable loom. Cost of the class includes use of the loom for the week.
Cost: $ 100.00
Entrelac Scarf (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate)
- Sep 22, 2026 10:00 am
- Sep 22, 2026 10:00 am
Entrelac Scarf (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate) - Sep 22, 2026 10:00 am
Learn to knit entrelac, a knitting technique that produces a fabric that looks like it has been woven in strips, or a "basketweave" effect. Using a color-coded pattern, you will be learning the basics of entrelac so that you can complete a scarf, worked in one piece with variegated Noro yarn. You will be creating the basketweave effect by knitting a series of sloping "blocks" left and right. You can also learn a technique to knit backwards, a timesaving way to avoid turning your work constantly.
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn to knit entrelac, a knitting technique that produces a fabric that looks like it has been woven in strips, or a "basketweave" effect. Using a color-coded pattern, you will be learning the basics of entrelac so that you can complete a scarf, worked in one piece with variegated Noro yarn. You will be creating the basketweave effect by knitting a series of sloping "blocks" left and right. You can also learn a technique to knit backwards, a timesaving way to avoid turning your work constantly.
Cost: $ 60.00
Tentacula Hat (Intermediate)
- Sep 28, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 28, 2026 10:30 am
Tentacula Hat (Intermediate) - Sep 28, 2026 10:30 am
This intermediate level pattern features a fun and unique stitch technique, that will keep you on your toes but then when it clicks, it’s simply fun and amazing. Pattern contains instructions for multiple weights of yarns, but we will be using worsted weight yarn for class. Malabrigo Rios tonal or mildly variegated is an great choice for this hat, but any worsted weight can be used. Tentacula Hat pattern by Jenny Noto can be purchased on Ravelry prior to class.
Cost: $ 55.00
This intermediate level pattern features a fun and unique stitch technique, that will keep you on your toes but then when it clicks, it’s simply fun and amazing. Pattern contains instructions for multiple weights of yarns, but we will be using worsted weight yarn for class. Malabrigo Rios tonal or mildly variegated is an great choice for this hat, but any worsted weight can be used. Tentacula Hat pattern by Jenny Noto can be purchased on Ravelry prior to class.
Cost: $ 55.00
BegSocks: Beginning Socks (Advanced Beginner)
- Sep 30, 2026 06:00 pm
- Sep 30, 2026 06:00 pm
BegSocks: Beginning Socks (Advanced Beginner) - Sep 30, 2026 06:00 pm
Learn to knit socks!
Cost: $ 100.00
Learn to knit socks!
Cost: $ 100.00
Beginning Brioche (Intermediate)
- Oct 05, 2026 05:30 pm
- Oct 05, 2026 05:30 pm
Beginning Brioche (Intermediate) - Oct 05, 2026 05:30 pm
Learn the latest trending technique: brioche! In this class, you will learn how to knit two-color brioche in the round to make a cowl. You will learn the basic brioche stitches and some brioche abbreviations, too. Join us for this fun course with color and texture!
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn the latest trending technique: brioche! In this class, you will learn how to knit two-color brioche in the round to make a cowl. You will learn the basic brioche stitches and some brioche abbreviations, too. Join us for this fun course with color and texture!
Cost: $ 60.00
Inlay Mosaic Crochet (Advanced Beginner)
- Oct 11, 2026 10:00 am
- Oct 11, 2026 10:00 am
Inlay Mosaic Crochet (Advanced Beginner) - Oct 11, 2026 10:00 am
Learn to create this graphic pattern while making a handy dishcloth. You'll be using mosaic crochet, single crochet, double crochet and chain techniques to create your cloth.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn to create this graphic pattern while making a handy dishcloth. You'll be using mosaic crochet, single crochet, double crochet and chain techniques to create your cloth.
Cost: $ 40.00
Houndstooth Scarf on the Rigid Heddle
- Oct 11, 2026 01:00 pm
- Oct 11, 2026 01:00 pm
Houndstooth Scarf on the Rigid Heddle - Oct 11, 2026 01:00 pm
So you have learned to use your rigid heddle loom. Let us show you some other things that you can do besides plain weave. Learn how to warp and weave the houndstooth pattern. Cost of this class includes use of the Ashford Sample-It Loom.
Cost: $ 65.00
So you have learned to use your rigid heddle loom. Let us show you some other things that you can do besides plain weave. Learn how to warp and weave the houndstooth pattern. Cost of this class includes use of the Ashford Sample-It Loom.
Cost: $ 65.00
Stranded Knitting with 2 Hands (Intermediate)
- Oct 12, 2026 05:30 pm
- Oct 12, 2026 05:30 pm
Stranded Knitting with 2 Hands (Intermediate) - Oct 12, 2026 05:30 pm
Learn to work stranded knitting using 2 hands while making this beautiful cowl, See You at Rhinebeck, by Jeannie Giberson. Start with 2 color corrugated rib and then use a chart to move on to the colorwork.
Cost: $ 65.00
Learn to work stranded knitting using 2 hands while making this beautiful cowl, See You at Rhinebeck, by Jeannie Giberson. Start with 2 color corrugated rib and then use a chart to move on to the colorwork.
Cost: $ 65.00
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Oct 18, 2026 01:00 pm
- Oct 18, 2026 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Oct 18, 2026 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Butterfly Stitch Cowl - Advanced Beginner
- Oct 21, 2026 06:00 pm
- Oct 21, 2026 06:00 pm
Butterfly Stitch Cowl - Advanced Beginner - Oct 21, 2026 06:00 pm
Knit this fun cowl featuring the butterfly stitch. And an added bonus...it can also be reversible...wear it wrong side out for a totally different look.
Cost: $ 50.00
Knit this fun cowl featuring the butterfly stitch. And an added bonus...it can also be reversible...wear it wrong side out for a totally different look.
Cost: $ 50.00
Portuguese Knitting (Advanced Beginner)
- Oct 25, 2026 10:00 am
- Oct 25, 2026 10:00 am
Portuguese Knitting (Advanced Beginner) - Oct 25, 2026 10:00 am
Learn Portuguese knitting!
Cost: $ 50.00
Learn Portuguese knitting!
Cost: $ 50.00
Tunisian Crochet (Advanced Beginner)
- Oct 25, 2026 01:00 pm
- Oct 25, 2026 01:00 pm
Tunisian Crochet (Advanced Beginner) - Oct 25, 2026 01:00 pm
Learn the basics of Tunisian crochet and progress and use it to do the chevron pattern
Cost: $ 70.00
Learn the basics of Tunisian crochet and progress and use it to do the chevron pattern
Cost: $ 70.00
Crochet With Short Rows
- Nov 01, 2026 01:00 pm
- Nov 01, 2026 01:00 pm
Crochet With Short Rows - Nov 01, 2026 01:00 pm
Learn to work crochet short rows used for the Curly Branches Shawlette. Working on a small sample, you will learn the technique of crocheting using short rows which will enable you to complete the shawlette. This method allow you to create movement and flow within your project, it even resembles a knitted fabric.
Cost: $ 65.00
Learn to work crochet short rows used for the Curly Branches Shawlette. Working on a small sample, you will learn the technique of crocheting using short rows which will enable you to complete the shawlette. This method allow you to create movement and flow within your project, it even resembles a knitted fabric.
Cost: $ 65.00
Next Step Brioche - Intermediate
- Nov 15, 2026 09:30 am
- Nov 15, 2026 09:30 am
Next Step Brioche - Intermediate - Nov 15, 2026 09:30 am
After you have mastered basic brioche, take the next step and learn basic increases and decreases, using the Ravelry pattern, Your First Two Color Brioche by Chiaki Hayaski. Class attendees should have previously taken the Beginning Brioche class, or have some experience knitting brioche.
Cost: $ 65.00
After you have mastered basic brioche, take the next step and learn basic increases and decreases, using the Ravelry pattern, Your First Two Color Brioche by Chiaki Hayaski. Class attendees should have previously taken the Beginning Brioche class, or have some experience knitting brioche.
Cost: $ 65.00
Log Cabin Weaving on the Rigid Heddle
- Nov 15, 2026 01:00 pm
- Nov 15, 2026 01:00 pm
Log Cabin Weaving on the Rigid Heddle - Nov 15, 2026 01:00 pm
So you have learned to use your rigid heddle loom. Let us show you some other things you can do besides plain weave. Learn how to warp and weave the log cabin pattern. Cost of this class includes use of the Ashford Sample-It Loom.
Cost: $ 65.00
So you have learned to use your rigid heddle loom. Let us show you some other things you can do besides plain weave. Learn how to warp and weave the log cabin pattern. Cost of this class includes use of the Ashford Sample-It Loom.
Cost: $ 65.00
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Nov 22, 2026 01:00 pm
- Nov 22, 2026 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Nov 22, 2026 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Advancing Lines Scarf
- Nov 29, 2026 01:00 pm
- Nov 29, 2026 01:00 pm
Advancing Lines Scarf - Nov 29, 2026 01:00 pm
Take your brioche up a notch! Many of you have learned the striking technique of brioche knitting in the round, but did you know you can knit a brioche scarf using a "flat" method? The Advancing Lines Scarf (available on Ravelry here) is a wonderful introduction to this method of creating brioche in a unique way using 2 colors and increases & decreases.
Cost: $ 50.00
Take your brioche up a notch! Many of you have learned the striking technique of brioche knitting in the round, but did you know you can knit a brioche scarf using a "flat" method? The Advancing Lines Scarf (available on Ravelry here) is a wonderful introduction to this method of creating brioche in a unique way using 2 colors and increases & decreases.
Cost: $ 50.00
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Dec 20, 2026 01:00 pm
- Dec 20, 2026 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Dec 20, 2026 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Cost: $ 40.00
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Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required. 3 students minimum
Crochet This Adorable Pumpkin! (Advanced Beginner)
These adorable crocheted mini pumpkins are not just a charming addition to your Thanksgiving decor; they may become your new addiction! Once you start making these cute little gourds, you might just find yourself unable to stop at just one. Great for decorating and gifting. So, grab your hooks and yarn and whip up a whole pumpkin patch of your own! Students must know how to crochet.
Intro to Rigid Heddle
This 2-part class will teach you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. This loom is a very basic, lightweight portable loom. Cost of the class includes use of the loom for the week.
